Cape Town New Years Eve 2016

Fireworks, Events, Webcams, Parties, Hotels, Restaurants, Concerts

Cape Town, South Africa, 31 December 2015, Midnight

When looking at the most popular global destinations for
celebrating the new year in the southern hemisphere I wasn't
surprised to see the major cities of Australia and New Zealand
featuring heavily, but more so so see South Africa featuring so
prominently, especially Cape town and Johannesburg.

I guess the location is a big help, and the fact that the weather
will be decent makes it a good refuge for those looking for some
summer sun to go with their new year's eve party, but when it comes
to the festivities themselves then Cape Town puts on a pretty good
show as well, and have firmly earned themselves a spot high up on my
bucket list.

In particular a trip to the top of Table Mountain has to be an
absolute must, whether by the cable car or by taking the more
energetic option of climbing up, which I have to admit appeals to me
a little more, I always think there's a lot more of a sense of
achievement if you've had to make a big effort to reach the summit.

New Year Fireworks, Events, Parties

The big party in Cape Town on NYE takes place at the city's
famous
Victoria and Albert Waterfront, more commonly known locally as
the V & A. The iconic waterfront development includes a clock tower
(convenient for the midnight countdown), fantastic harbour views, an
observation wheel plus of course the fantastic backdrop of Table
Mountain. Cape Town's most prominent feature. There will be live
music of course as well.

As well as hosting fireworks over the harbour, the V&A Waterfront
has a large promenade area for mixing and mingling with friends and
family and a wide selection of bars and restaurants to fuel yourself
for the evening's festivities, including those at the
One&Only Cape Town resort which has big name eateries such as
Reuben's, Nobu and the Table Bay Hotel.

Given the maritime setting it's not surprising that many people
choose to take to the water for their new year party, giving the
opportunity to secure the very best vantage points possible, with
stunning views of the city shoreline and mountainous backdrop. Many
local companies offer special NYE cruises, usually including dinner,
music and champagne.

Another fabulous option is to actually take to the top of Table
Mountain and get a panoramic view of the fireworks over the harbour
- you can catch the cable car right to the top of the mountain for
an absolutely fantastic viewing platform - just grab a bus or taxi
to Kloof Nek, where the cable car leaves from.

If you're in Cape Town over new year period then it makes sense
to hang around for the 1st and 2nd January to attend the
Cape Minstrel Carnival, where the carnival parade brings a
cavalcade of music and dancing to the city centre area.

NYE Live Streaming, Webcams

Places to watch live online - there are some fantastic live
webcams around the Cape Town area, with several offering great views
of the harbour and Table Mountain so you can watch the fireworks
online:

New Years Eve Hotels

If you're planning on visiting Cape Town over the New Year
period, then there is a plethora of hotels to choose from in a city
that caters especially well to the luxury end of the market. It will
be busy though, so early reservation is recommended. You can search
for, check availability and make bookings for
local hotels here.

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